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Saturday, February 25, 2012

Sunshine Award

Friends are the sunshine of life. John Hay

Last week I was flattered and thrilled to be nominated for a Sunshine Award from Kelly at Minding My Nest.

hi donna. just wanted to let you know that i have nominated you for the Sunshine Award - http://mindingmynest.com/2012/02/hello-sunshine/- thank you so much for all the kind words you have left on my blog. you have no idea how they warm my heart. love, kelly

My very first nomination for anything!!! Kelly just made my day.

Kelly and I met through our participation in Project 52 and One Little Word. Kelly shares beautiful photos each week. Her OLW is Try. I enjoy her witty and wise posts. She is an inspiration. She encourages me with her comments each week.

I am so honored to be included in the company of Kelly and others who have received this award. And the deal is, as a recipient of this delightful award, I have a few rules to follow:

Include the award’s logo in a post or on your blog. See above.

Answer 10 questions about yourself. See below.

Nominate 10-12 other fabulous bloggers. See my list below.

Link your nominees to the post and comment on their blogs, letting them know they have been nominated. So happy to share the love!

Share the love and link the person who nominated you.

Ten Sunshine Award Questions (and answers):

Favorite color: I love any natural shade of green. To me the color green symbolizes hope and growth.

Favorite animal: My favorite animal is our dog Riley. I do love frogs. They are quirky creatures that change throughout their lives.

Favorite number: Three. I like it so much that I did it twice!

Favorite non-alcoholic drink: Coffee, thank God for coffee.

Prefer Facebook or Twitter? Facebook. I don’t know how to Twitter.

My passion: My faith, family, and friends.

Prefer getting or giving presents: I love finding the perfect gift for someone.

Favorite pattern: I am a solid kinda girl.

Favorite day of the week: Saturday.

Favorite flower: I adore tulips.

OK. So now here is the fun part – here is my list of blogs that regularly bring a little sunshine into my life. In no particular order:

http://thistlewoodfarm.wordpress.com/ – Karianne at Thistlewood Farm shares great project tutorials. Her new “Love” sign made out of scap wood is beautiful and fun. I really enjoyed her Dear Book Club post. I can so relate.

http://thefrugalhomemaker.com/ – Christine is another gal I’ve come to know through my3boyarians. Christine enjoys making a house a home as inexpensively as she can. She also loves tulips.

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About Me

Welcome. I’m Donna. I share about noticing God in the midst of our daily life. Here you will find crafts, recipes, devotions, comforting words, and encouragement.

I am a wife of 35 years. Since saying,"I do," Pat and I have been blessed with quite a lot - 5 sons, 1 daughter, a daughter-in-law, a dog and a cat, a house, a bunch of furniture, and a garage filled with everything but a car. It takes an effort to build a life together, and while most of these things are just things, they stand as evidence of time and energy thoughtfully invested. Of two individuals becoming one, cemented together with happiness, loss, and murmured prayers.

In addition to being a wife and mother, I am also a retired special education teacher, breast cancer survivor, and child of the King. I recently became a Beautycounter Consultant in order to share safe non-toxic personal care products.

God has shown me that He is there in the face of my husband, in the laughter of our children, with the mud on my floor, the students I teach, and the ebb and flow of days. I am so grateful for His reckless redeeming love.